Posted by: Drew's Dad (shadow6@charter.net) on Tue Apr 19 13:25:07 2005

> > I know there are many variables involved in this question, but, what size bat would you recommend for a 7 yr old boy (4'1", 50 lbs)? Right now he is using a 28 - 18 (-10). Would he be better off using a bat with more length and less weight (ex. 29 or 30 in - 16.5 oz)? Thank you.
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> stay with the 28 in my opinion.he doesnt need the 29 my 11 yr olds swing mostly 29's and the bigger kids 30's..save your money.

I would go lighter for a kid that size. My son is 4 ft 3 & a solid 73lbs & uses a 28/17, our long ball hitter last year & this year. There are a few on his team that use 27/15 or 28/15. I operate the pitching machine last year & this year for games & practice. Most kids show up w/ too large of a bat. The kids can swing the 27/15oz better than the 28. Drew has tried some 29/17 & I can tell that it slows his swing down. It does not have to be expensive, just light & not too long. I have thrown a lot of pitches to 2 dozen different kids in the past 2 years & lighter & shorter is the best way for almost all the kids. I hope this helps.
Good luck
Andrew